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New Court Date Set for Robert Kraft

Robert Kraft is due to be arraigned on March 27, instead of April 24, on charges that he solicited a prostitute.

(Published Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019)

Embattled New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor soliciting charges in Florida and is requesting a non-jury trial, according to court paperwork filed by his attorneys on Thursday.

Police in Jupiter, Florida, announced last week that the 77-year-old Brookline, Massachusetts, resident was caught on video allegedly engaging in sex acts in an illicit massage parlor with alleged ties to a human trafficking ring.

Affidavits released on Monday allege that Kraft visited the Orchids of Asia Day Spa twice on the weekend of the AFC championship game, including hours before the game's kickoff.

The documents described Kraft going to the illicit massage parlor during the afternoon on the Saturday before the conference title game and the morning of the game.

Clerk Pulls Out Machete on Would-Be Robber

A would-be robber armed with a knife had a surprise in store when an Alabama store clerk pulled out a machete in defense. The two's brief knife fight was caught on camera before the clerk runs out to damage the robber's car.

According to police, suspect Seth Holcomb walked up to the counter to make a purchase. He leaves the store and then comes back in as if to make a second purchase. Then, he pulled out a knife at the counter. What he didn't expect was that the clerk would pull out a machete of his own.

(Published Wednesday, March 20, 2019)

The case, which involves dozens of other alleged johns, has put a spotlight on the issue of human trafficking. Kraft is not accused of being involved in human trafficking.

Prosecutors have said he faces up to a year behind bars, but legal experts tell NBC10 Boston that it's unlikely he'll end up in jail. However, they did add he may face some other legal problems and issues regarding his legacy.

The NFL said Monday that it will act based on the facts, which it was still gathering.